The article examines the Nigerian government's removal of the fuel subsidy, which was presented as a necessary measure to prevent national bankruptcy. It notes that over thirty years, successive administrations avoided the issue due to fear of public backlash. The piece highlights that while official reports claim trillions in revenue have been mobilized and subnational allocations increased, the visible impact on streets, markets, and schools reveals a paradox. The author questions who truly benefits from the funds previously lost to the subsidy.
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